The latest report has the iconic musical Les Miserables returning to Toronto in September. With all the excitement surrounding the recent feature film, it just makes sense to capitalize on the continuing popularity of Les Miz. Casting has not been confirmed however expect a stellar gathering since Toronto is a city that continues to have a deep love affair with this musical. Will keep you posted as additional information becomes available.

It is true, Canadian actor Conrad Bain will probably be best known as dad to the two adopted sons on TV’s 80’s series Diff’rent Strokes, however he was much more than that. After serving in the Canadian Armed Forces he studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. In 1956 Bain made his Broadway debut in TheIceman Cometh. Then he returned to Canada and performed at the Stratford Festival in 1958 and continued performing on stage in both the US and Canada until an audition in 1971 led him to television. Bain died on January 14th at 89.